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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

How Does Your Child's IEP Measure Up?

Is your child’s evaluation data up to date and detailed
enough to show his or her current levels in all academic, communication,
emotional and functional living areas?

Yes

No

Was the evaluation data used to then write the present
levels of performance on the IEP?

Yes

No

Were the Present Levels of Performance then used to
develop goals and objectives for what your son or daughter needs to learn in
the next year?

Yes

No

Did you prepare a list of parental concerns and share it
with the IEP team members prior to the meeting? Were they addressed and
written in the Present Levels of Performance section of the IEP?

Yes

No

Are each of the goals and objectives SMART?(Specific, measurable, action based,
realistic and relevant, and time limited)

Yes

No

Do the goals and objectives represent progress from what
was written for the previous year?

Yes

No

Do you understand all the terminology used and the methods
that will be used for teaching the skills?

Yes

No

Is the curriculum that will be used based on scientific
research and evidence that it is effective for students with the type of
learning difficulties experienced by your child?

Yes

No

Does the IEP show how progress will be monitored and
reported to you and how often?

Yes

No

Does the IEP show how much time your child will spend in
general education, and in any needed therapy services?

Yes

No

Is it clear to you how it will be determined that your
child has met the goals and objectives?

Yes

No

Does the IEP designate the person responsible for
implementing each of the services that are listed and the IEP manager who
will coordinate all the services?

Yes

No

Did the IEP address whether any supports are needed for
the classroom teacher in order to carry out the goals and objectives?

Yes

No

Are any necessary accommodations or modifications to the
curriculum, assignments, homework, or school rules listed in the IEP?

Yes

No

Does the IEP tell how your child will participate in state
and district-wide testing?

Yes

No

If your child is age 14 and a half or older, does the IEP
include a transition plan?

Yes

No

Have you talked about grading accommodations and diploma
options?

Yes

No

If you would like help evaluating your child’s IEP, we
provide free records reviews at Family Matters.An information specialist can review the IEP and other records and
determine whether any changes need to be made. An Information Specialist from
our office can guide you through the process and help you prepare for your
annual IEP meeting. Call FamilyMatters
at 866-436-7842 or send an email message to info@fmptic.org
to schedule a time for a consultation.